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A Week in... Rome, the Amalfi Coast & Capri

2015 Prices From $4,890 for 8 Days - Tauck World Discovery

Explore the storied history and cultural treasures of Pompeii, the Vatican, and the Roman Empire – including Tauck's exclusive after-hours guided visit to the Vatican Museums and the Sistine Chapel! Balance architectural landmarks with the natural beauty of the Isle of Capri's rugged coastline, and the seaside villages and cliffs found along the Amalfi Coast. Discoveries include the Colosseum, a tour of Pompeii – preserved under volcanic ash for nearly 2,000 years – and sightseeing via convertible car on Capri. Travel by jet boat and high-speed train, enjoy an exclusive lecture on contemporary Italian society, and catch the views from glorious private villas on this Rome, Amalfi Coast and Capri journey.

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Tour begins: 6:00 PM at Hotel Majestic Roma. A transfer is included from Rome's Leonardo da Vinci Airport in Fiumicino to the Hotel Majestic Roma, located right on Via Veneto in the heart of the "Eternal City." Enjoy the company of your fellow travelers at our welcome cocktail reception and dinner tonight.

Lodging

Hotel Majestic Roma

Day2

Ancient Pompeii & on to your hotel in Positano overlooking the Mediterranean

Meals

B, L, D

Depart Rome for the ancient city of Pompeii, frozen in time after the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in AD 79 immortalized the prosperous town for eternity. A guided visit reveals more fascinating insights. We're off to cliff-side Positano this afternoon... colorful homes – and your hotel – are nested on steep cliffs overlooking the Mediterranean Sea below.

Lodging

Le Agavi Hotel a Positano

Day3

A drive along the Amalfi Coast and a taste of Italy in Ravello

Meals

B, L

Drive along the Amalfi Coast, one of Europe's most dramatic shorelines.
See the brightly colored houses set on towering cliffs above the sea,
and the houses in the town of Amalfi built between the 10th and 13th
centuries. Then it's on to Ravello to
visit the exquisite gardens of Villa Rufolo, the former residence of several popes, offering
perhaps the best view on the coast. Lunch today is at a family-owned
restaurant overlooking the Gulf of Salerno – a favorite of locals and celebrities alike – where you'll
get a real taste of Italy with delightful homemade dishes. Return to
Positano, and enjoy free time in the afternoon to spend as you please.

Lodging

Le Agavi Hotel a Positano

Day4

Tour Sorrento, then off to the magical Isle of Capri

Meals

B, D

Visit Sorrento this morning, sitting on a cliff, with gorgeous views of the Bay of Naples and, on clear days, Capri. Take a walking tour on its cobblestone streets and enjoy time to explore the town’s seafront promenade and have lunch on your own. This afternoon, ride aboard a ferryboat to the Isle of Capri, once a second home to Europe’s emperors and today a favorite destination for celebrities and jet setters. Feel like a VIP yourself as you’re whisked away by convertible taxi to one of the most celebrated hotels in Europe – the Grand Hotel Quisisana, set on exclusive Via Camerelle in the heart of Capri, a few steps from the Piazzetta. Spend two nights experiencing the pleasures of the island after the crowds of day-trippers depart and the serenity of a place renowned for its healing ambiance – the name, “qui si sana” translates, literally, to “here we heal.”

Lodging

Grand Hotel Quisisana

Day5

The Isle of Capri by private convertible car

Meals

B, D

You'll really feel like a jet setter today when you explore the history and natural attractions of the Isle of Capri in a convertible car. Visit the town of Anacapri, then beautiful Villa San Michele, built in the late 19th century atop Roman palace ruins. Get a noted professor's perspectives on contemporary Italian society during a lecture at a private villa overlooking the Tyrrhenian Sea. Then spend the rest of the day as you please on Capri – enjoying the pleasures of a less-crowded island after the day-trippers have departed.

Lodging

Grand Hotel Quisisana

Day6

Travel to Rome aboard a high-speed train, via Naples

Meals

B, L

Depart Capri by jet boat this morning to Naples – capital of the Campania region and one of Italy’s most important cities. After lunch at a local restaurant, first-class accommodations aboard a high-speed train whisk you from Naples to Rome, where you'll return to Hotel Majestic Roma on the Via Veneto for the final two nights of your trip. Join us late day for a Tauck Exclusive – a once-in-a-lifetime after-hours visit to the Vatican Museums (subject to availability and day of visit may vary), where you can view the Sistine Chapel, the Tapestries and the Candelabra and Map Galleries, at a more leisurely pace, without crowds!

Lodging

Hotel Majestic Roma

Day7

The glories of Rome and the Vatican Museums after hours

Meals

B, D

Begin your day with a guided excursion through Imperial Rome, including a panoramic view of the ruins of the Roman Forum from above; a guided visit to the legendary Colosseum, opened in AD 80 for gladiator battles; and a stop at St. Peter's Basilica. Spend the afternoon exploring on your own before joining us this evening for our farewell reception and dinner at the hotel.

Air Travel & Services

Let Tauck reserve your flights

Traveling to Europe with Tauck ensures more than a memorable travel experience; it also enables you to take advantage of additional “do it for you” travel services that take the hassle out of arranging them yourself! As an added service, we can make flight arrangements for your journey, if your travels originate in the United States, offering you a number of welcome advantages. With Tauck, you can:

Reserve your flights now; pay later when tickets are issued

Enjoy significant savings on Business Class airfare on select flights

Benefit from Tauck’s lenient change and refund policies

Earn Frequent Flyer mileage on most airlines

What's more, if you purchase Tauck's Guest Protection, you'll receive a refund should you need to cancel your flights due to covered reasons. Another great reason to buy your air from Tauck!

Overnight Accommodations

Nights 1, 6 & 7
:
Hotel Majestic Roma
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Rome, Italy

A jewel of neoclassic elegance built in 1889, Hotel Majestic Roma is set on the renowned Via Veneto within walking distance of the Spanish Steps and the Villa Borghese Gardens. This intriguing hotel was constructed in the shape of a piano to accommodate a bend in the Via Veneto; its distinctive antiques and fresco-adorned ceilings make it a special place to stay. Welcoming guest rooms, with their unique combinations of fabrics used for drapes and bedspreads, feature air conditioning, direct dial phone, satellite and cable TV channels, hair dryer, safe, mini-bar and Carrara marble bathroom. The Fitness Center, available to guests 24-hours a day, is equipped with the latest in exercise equipment. An on-site restaurant offering local Roman and Italian dishes and cocktails on the terrace in a cozy, informal atmosphere, is one of Rome’s best-kept secrets. A part of the scenery in Fellini’s La Dolce Vita, it has long been a favorite choice of royalty and celebrities.

Nights 2 - 3
:
Le Agavi Hotel a Positano
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Positano, Italy

Perched on a cliff overlooking the blue Mediterranean, the terraced Le Agavi Hotel a Positano offers astounding views of the Amalfi Coast. Pleasant guest rooms have balconies overlooking the sea. The swimming pool is another fine place from which to admire the striking Amalfi Coast, as is the Bar Hall Terrace with its sweeping vistas.

Nights 4 - 5
:
Grand Hotel Quisisana
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Capri, Italy

A member of The Leading Hotels of the World, the Grand Hotel Quisisana is set amidst lovely formal gardens near the Piazza Umberto. Guests are invited to take advantage of both indoor and outdoor swimming pools, as well as the gym and tennis courts. The “QuisiBeauty,” offers a range of body treatments. The Quisi Bar and Terrazza is a popular place for an aperitif or after-dinner drink enhanced by world-class people-watching opportunities, as it is a favorite of many of the celebrities who return to the Grand Hotel Quisisana year after year. The sophisticated readers of both Travel + Leisure and Condé Nast Traveler consider this to be one of the best hotels in world.

Extend Your Trip

Many Tauck travelers prefer arriving at their destination a day before
their Tauck journey begins, or often extend a stay at the end of their
trip. As a service, Tauck will make hotel reservations before and after
your journey.

Arrive Early:
Hotel Majestic Roma
- Rome, Italy

A jewel of neoclassic elegance built in 1889, Hotel Majestic Roma is set on the renowned Via Veneto within walking distance of the Spanish Steps and the Villa Borghese Gardens. This intriguing hotel was constructed in the shape of a piano to accommodate a bend in the Via Veneto; its distinctive antiques and fresco-adorned ceilings make it a special place to stay. Welcoming guest rooms, with their unique combinations of fabrics used for drapes and bedspreads, feature air conditioning, direct dial phone, satellite and cable TV channels, hair dryer, safe, mini-bar and Carrara marble bathroom. The Fitness Center, available to guests 24-hours a day, is equipped with the latest in exercise equipment. An on-site restaurant offering local Roman and Italian dishes and cocktails on the terrace in a cozy, informal atmosphere, is one of Rome’s best-kept secrets. A part of the scenery in Fellini’s La Dolce Vita, it has long been a favorite choice of royalty and celebrities.

Stay Later:
Hotel Majestic Roma
- Rome, Italy

A jewel of neoclassic elegance built in 1889, Hotel Majestic Roma is set on the renowned Via Veneto within walking distance of the Spanish Steps and the Villa Borghese Gardens. This intriguing hotel was constructed in the shape of a piano to accommodate a bend in the Via Veneto; its distinctive antiques and fresco-adorned ceilings make it a special place to stay. Welcoming guest rooms, with their unique combinations of fabrics used for drapes and bedspreads, feature air conditioning, direct dial phone, satellite and cable TV channels, hair dryer, safe, mini-bar and Carrara marble bathroom. The Fitness Center, available to guests 24-hours a day, is equipped with the latest in exercise equipment. An on-site restaurant offering local Roman and Italian dishes and cocktails on the terrace in a cozy, informal atmosphere, is one of Rome’s best-kept secrets. A part of the scenery in Fellini’s La Dolce Vita, it has long been a favorite choice of royalty and celebrities.

Before You Go

There are bound to be questions when travelling. Information on everything from weather to internet connections can be found below.

Inclusive Prices

Tour Prices

Tour prices are per person in U.S. dollars. All hotel accommodations, motor coach transportation, First Class accommodations on a high-speed train from Naples to Rome, entertainment, special dinners, sightseeing, admissions, porterage and the services of the Tauck Director, local guides and drivers are included. Transportation from Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport or Central Train Station (Roma Termini) or Tiburtina Train Station to the Hotel Majestic Roma is included, regardless of the time you check in to the hotel, provided you have furnished us with accurate flight information at least three weeks prior to the start of the tour. If you are arriving into another local train station please retain a receipt for your transfer and submit it to your Tour Director for reimbursement. Transportation from the Hotel Majestic Roma to Leonardo da Vinci Airport at Fiumicino or a local train station is also included when you check out of the hotel. Transportation to and from airports and train stations may be shared with other Tauck guests.

Hotel Accommodations

The tour price includes all hotel accommodations with private baths. Our standard is to provide the best available accommodations without sacrificing value. Although the quality may differ slightly from one hotel to another, our commitment to your comfort is unwavering. Two-bedded rooms are reserved in most hotels. Triples are usually two-bedded rooms plus a rollaway cot and are not recommended for comfort.

Meals

Most meals are included as specified in the itinerary.

Tauck Director

A Week in… Rome, the Amalfi Coast & Capri is conducted by a Tauck Director who remains with the group throughout the tour. Your Tauck Director is a professional, fully trained employee of Tauck.

Gratuities Included

All customary gratuities for hotel and restaurant staff and local guides and drivers are included.

Luggage Handling and Restrictions

Checked Luggage – General

Due to space restrictions, we ask that you please limit your checked luggage to one suitcase per person weighing no more than 50 pounds (23 kg) and with overall dimensions (length + width + height) not exceeding 62 inches (158 cm).

Besides complying with the Tauck restriction noted above, you should also be sure to research and comply with all airline baggage restrictions relating to your flights to and from your Tauck journey. Airlines have become much more strict in enforcing size and weight limits in recent years, and luggage exceeding airline standards for size or weight may result in expensive overage fees or other consequences.

Airlines are free to revise luggage policies without notice, and certain airlines have different baggage allowances for different classes of service. Researching and complying with airline luggage restrictions is the responsibility of the guest, and Tauck cannot be held responsible for any costs or disruptions to travel caused by the failure to research and comply with airline policies.P

Although oversize bags and wheeled, carry-on luggage are popular for airline travel, they are often not convenient or appropriate for motor coach travel or for many on-tour flights. Most modern sightseeing motor coaches offer limited space for numerous or larger items. Space under seats or in the overhead rack is typically small, and designed to accommodate items like coats, hats, purses, and small camera bags, etc.

For your day-to-day travel while on tour, we recommend that you limit your hand luggage to a small, soft-sided carry-on piece, and that you bring only those items you need handy during the day such as make-up, medications, cameras, film, etc. Items too large to fit under the motor coach seat or on the overhead rack must be stored in the luggage bays beneath the motor coach, and may be inaccessible during daytime travel.

No Options Sold

Your Tauck Director will assist you with information on free-time activities based on honest opinion and guidance but will not sell you anything. This means better value and a more relaxed and pleasant experience for you.

Travel Documents Required

If you are a U.S. citizen traveling internationally, you will need a passport valid for six months after the completion of your Tauck journey to enter Italy; however, you do not need a visa for the short duration of this tour.

If you are a citizen of another country traveling internationally, you should contact an embassy or consulate of Italy to determine what travel documentation is required.

We recommend that you make at least two photocopies of all the travel documents that you bring with you. Include copies of the photo page of your passport that contains the date of issuance, the date of expiration and your citizenship. Secure one set of copies in the safe in your room while traveling and leave one set behind with someone at home who will assist you in the event your documents are misplaced, lost or stolen.

Not Included

Transportation

Transportation to the tour departure point and from the tour ending point is not included.

Hotel Rooms Before and After Tours

To avoid jet lag and possible flight delays, you may wish to make hotel arrangements for the nights preceding or following your tour. As a service, we will book additional nights for you on a space-available basis using special rates only available through us. Hotel room charges will be added to the tour cost. Train and airport transfers are included for these extended stays as described above under Inclusive Prices. If you wish to spend additional nights, please consult Extend Your Trip in the Accommodations section on this webpage and discuss it with your reservations sales consultant or travel agent when you book your tour.

Luggage Responsibility

Although every effort is made to handle your luggage carefully, we cannot be responsible, assume liability or accept claims for loss or damage to luggage and personal effects due to breakage, theft, or fair wear and tear through hotel, airline and group carrier handling. It is important for your own self-interest and protection that you make certain you have adequate insurance to cover these eventualities. Please refer to the Tauck Travel Protection Product section below on this webpage for more information.

Lost luggage is an unfortunate possibility in today's world of airline travel. We suggest that you:

Do not pack any vital medications or valuables in your checked luggage

Confirm that your luggage is checked and tagged to your final destination at airport check-in

Place your luggage claim tags in a secure place for your flight

File a claim for any missing luggage immediately before leaving the baggage claim area

Secure a case number and contact information for follow-up communications

Make certain that the airline has your onward itinerary

Your Tauck Director will assist you with airline and other carrier communications, but has no inside contacts to guarantee or expedite recovery of lost luggage. All recovery costs, including the communication costs, are your responsibility. Check your travel protection details for covered expenses.

Personal Expenses

Personal Expenses such as phone calls, room service, alcoholic and other beverages not specifically included, laundry, dry cleaning, airline excess luggage charges, vaccinations, visa fees and services, airport arrival and departure taxes, individual train and airport transfers (when applicable), and other optional or incidental extras are not included and may be significant.

Tauck Director Gratuities

The customary gratuities for the Tauck Director are not included. We ask that gratuities be extended on a voluntary, individual basis and not as a group.

Preparing to Go

Journey Start and End Times

Journey Start and End Times are provided at the time of booking. The tour begins at 6:00 PM at the Hotel Majestic Roma on the first day of the tour. You or your booking agent will be advised of any change to this schedule. Please allow sufficient time to claim your luggage and clear customs in order to join the tour on time. The tour ends at check-out time at the Hotel Majestic Roma on the last day of the tour. Each carrier and each airport has different rules regarding how early you must arrive for flight check in. Please contact your individual carrier for this information.

Holiday and Museum Closures

Museum visits and personal shopping time may be disrupted due to unforeseen circumstances or the many state, religious and civic holidays locally observed.You may wish to log on to Wikipedia to view a list of holidays by country by clicking here. Please note that most local businesses will be closed on May Day, which is a national holiday celebrated on May 1st.

Itinerary Changes and Price Flexibility

We pledge to make every effort to operate all tours as advertised. We reserve the right to alter or curtail the itinerary, or substitute sightseeing, hotels, and/or conveyances as deemed necessary. Any savings realized by these changes will be refunded to you. Any resultant added expense will be covered by us. Although not expected, prices on this website may be modified due to unexpected significant external factors not forecast at the time of publication.

Photography On Tour

Occasionally, we will use photographs and/or video taken by fellow guests or your Tauck Director on your tour for print, Internet and other media promotional purposes. If you prefer that your image not be used in any marketing activities, please notify your Tauck Director at the start of your tour.

Membership

Membership will be granted to all persons. We reserve the right to terminate the tour of any person who is abusive of others or whose behavior disrupts the tour.

ATM and Credit Cards

We recommend that you contact your bank in advance of departing on this tour to determine whether you will be able to use your ATM and credit cards while traveling. When contacting your bank, notify them of your travel dates so that they will anticipate charges being made outside of your hometown and do not suspend your cards for what may appear to them to be "suspicious" charges. We also recommend that you make a photocopy of the front and back sides of your ATM and credit cards to leave behind with someone at home who will assist you in the event your cards are misplaced, lost or stolen.

Cell Phone Usage

We understand and appreciate the value of instant communication when we travel; it keeps us in touch with friends and family, and it's a reassurance in the event of an emergency. However, the use of cell phones can be disruptive to a tour and to other guests who are enjoying their vacation. As a courtesy to others, we ask that you refrain from using your cell phone while on the motor coach, during group functions, when sightseeing and when your Tauck Director is addressing the group as a whole. There will be many opportunities to make and receive calls at times when it does not affect others.

Health and Activity

This journey is paced to accommodate all our guests. It is, nonetheless, an active and extensive tour. To enjoy this tour, you should be in good health and able to walk reasonable distances, often over unpaved and uneven surfaces. Some of the most memorable sightseeing can only be accomplished on foot. The amount of walking you do, however, is at your discretion. Italy is home to innumerable historic buildings and sites, some dating from antiquity. Therefore, roads, walkways and architecture will present difficulties for some guests with physical limitations. You will encounter cobblestone streets, narrow passageways, and some steep and winding staircases.

In addition, coach travel along the many “Yellow Roads” on this tour are very windy and may cause you some discomfort if you are prone to motion sickness. If you are, we advise bringing motion sickness remedies or medication with you.

PLEASE NOTE: We regret that this Tauck itinerary cannot accommodate wheelchairs or motorized scooters. Likewise, we regret that we’re unable to provide individual assistance to guests with walking difficulties or other personal needs. The responsibility of the Tauck Director who accompanies your trip is to ensure that the larger group enjoys a relaxing and informative journey, and he or she cannot be relied upon to provide ongoing individual assistance to any one guest. Guests requiring such individualized assistance must be accompanied by an able-bodied companion who can provide it.

While drinking water is generally safe at all our hotels, bottled water will be available wherever the local water is not fit to drink. We also provide bottled water on the motor coaches.

Please check with your health insurance provider to determine whether you are covered while traveling. If you will not be covered under your current policy, we strongly suggest that you arrange for adequate coverage while on tour.

If you have a medical condition that might limit your participation in activities, please consult your physician for pre-departure health advice and notify us as soon as possible, if you have not already done so. We will advise your Tauck Director accordingly.

If you are a resident of the U.S. traveling internationally, no vaccinations are currently required for travel to Italy. For complete vaccination and inoculation information, contact your physician, the public health service in your area, or the U.S. Centers for Disease Control (CDC) in Atlanta, Georgia, U.S.A. The Travelers' Health Section of the CDC operates a 24-hour "Travelers' Health Hotline" at 800-232-4636 (toll-free in the U.S.). You may also log on to the CDC website by clicking here.

If you are a resident of another country traveling internationally, please contact an embassy or consulate of Italy to determine what vaccinations may be required for your travel.

Additional Information

Travel With Children

Age Recommendations ― Children 5 years of age or older at the time of travel are welcome on this Tauck journey. Based upon our experience with family travelers, we have a minimum recommended age for each journey to encourage comfort and enjoyment for all of our guests. All children must be accompanied on activities by a parent or guardian. At least one guest in the traveling party must be 21 years of age or older in order to make a reservation.

Babysitting ― Our journeys are designed for adults and children to share the wonder of discovery together. If you require babysitting services, your Tauck Director will put you in contact with the appropriate hotel staff with whom you may make babysitting arrangements. There is usually an additional fee for these services. Many hotels do offer on-site babysitting services; however, babysitting services may not be available at all of our hotels. Please note that our Tauck Directors are not responsible for providing babysitting services.

Safety and Welfare Responsibility ― We welcome the participation of child travelers on our exciting excursions. If you are traveling with a child on a Tauck journey, you have the sole responsibility for ensuring that the child with whom you are traveling follows all rules of safety throughout the tour. By traveling with us, you release Tauck, Inc. and our partners of all liability for any risks and/or injuries to the child with whom you are traveling.

Special Travel Documentation for Children
Authorization for Travel

If you travel into or out of the U.S. with children under the age of 18, you should be aware of the following: because of increasing incidents of child abductions in disputed custody cases and because children are at risk as possible victims of child pornography, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) strongly recommends that unless the child is accompanied by both parents, you should have a notarized note from the child's other parent (or, in the case of a child traveling with grandparents, uncles or aunts, sisters or brothers, or friends, a note signed by both parents) stating that the parent(s) not traveling acknowledge that the parent(s), family members, etc. who are traveling into or out of the U.S. with the child have permission to do so. While CBP may not ask to see this documentation, if they do ask, and you do not have it, you may be detained until the circumstances of the child traveling without both parents can be fully assessed.

If there is no second parent with legal claims to the child (parent deceased, sole custody, etc.), other relevant paperwork, such as a court decision, birth certificate naming only one parent, or a death certificate, will be useful.

Many other countries also share this concern for children who travel without both parents. To ensure smooth travel, we require you to comply with the travel regulations of each country visited. This information may be obtained from a country’s consulate or embassy.

Authorization for Emergency Medical Treatment

In the unlikely event of a medical emergency, a medical facility will require permission from the child’s parents to provide treatment. Therefore, we strongly suggest that you bring along a letter from both parents (including other pertinent documents as cited above) authorizing emergency medical treatment for their child.

Children who are U.S. citizens must have a passport valid for at least six months beyond the completion of the journey.

We are not responsible for the disruption of travel caused by the improper documentation of any guest, including children traveling without both parents. While there is no definitive format or standard, click here to view a sample letter for guardians or one parent traveling with a child.

Airline Security Measures

If you are traveling from the U.S., the U.S. Transportation Security Administration (TSA) requires that your name, as it appears on your domestic or international airline ticket, must precisely match your name as it appears on the government-issued photo ID (i.e., passport or driver’s license) that you present during security screening. The ID name must also match any additional airline data, such as frequent-flyer information. For example, if you present your driver's license to security and it says John T. Smith, your ticket must also say John T. Smith, not John Thomas Smith, Jack Smith, or any other variant. Your date-of-birth and gender information provided to the airline must also match your passport.

If you make your air travel arrangements through us, please ensure that the name you provide us precisely matches your name as shown on the identification you will use while traveling. If you make your own airline reservations, please ensure that the airline has the correct information.

For more information on the TSA's requirements, please visit their website by clicking here.

If you are traveling from an airport outside the jurisdiction of the U.S., you will need to determine what travel documentation and identification is required for that particular airport.

Due to heightened security regulations, certain items such as a metal nail file, pocketknife, cigarette lighter, or tweezers, and some liquid, gel, or aerosol items may not be permitted in your carry-on luggage. Please call your airline prior to departure to obtain current information on non-permissible carry-on items and recommended airport check-in times.

What to Pack

Bringing the right clothing for your trip is important – we’ve partnered with New Headings who provide an "easy-to-use, one-stop shop" for your Tauck travel needs, specifically selected for this trip. Click here to visit their site.

When packing for your trip to Italy, it is important to keep in mind the time of year you are traveling and the current weather conditions for that time. The weather in Italy is temperate and unpredictable. Your journey is designed with leisure in mind. Dress for comfort and convenience with a wardrobe that is adaptable and allows for layering. Generally, during the day, casual, comfortable, cotton clothing is recommended. Cool weather at higher elevations or at night will require warmer, layered clothing.

In Europe, especially in finer restaurants, it is generally customary to dress somewhat formally. Slacks or a dress for women and a jacket for men are acceptable dining attire. It is advisable to avoid wearing jeans, sneakers or shorts for dinner. You may also wish to dress up a bit for the welcome reception and the farewell dinner, but by all means be comfortable.

Most Catholic churches in Italy require that your knees and shoulders be covered when you enter, even during the hot days of summer. This is particularly important when you visit St. Peter's Basilica in the Vatican, where shorts, tank tops and other off-the-shoulder tops are not allowed.

You will find a hair dryer located in your hotel guest room. By law in Italy, irons and ironing boards are not made available to guests at hotels. Valet laundry and dry cleaning services are also available for a fee.

We recommend that you pack an adequate supply of your prescription medication in its original container to last through your entire journey, together with a copy of your doctor’s prescription or a letter from your health-care provider on office stationery explaining that the medication has been prescribed for you, a list of the generic names of your medication, your travel documents and a change of clothing in your carry-on bag to avoid any inconvenience in the event that your flight or luggage is delayed.

Following is a list of recommended items to pack for your trip to Italy:

Casual daytime wear – shorts, slacks, long and short-sleeved shirts

An optional jacket and tie for men

Casually elegant evening wear for ladies

Sunglasses, sunscreen, hat

Swimwear

Gym wear

A light sweater or jacket for higher elevations or a breezy night

Binoculars (7x50 preferably)

Insect repellent

Camera, lenses, batteries, memory cards and/or plenty of film

Lightweight, comfortable, sturdy walking shoes that have already been broken-in

Battery-operated travel alarm clock

Rain poncho and collapsible umbrella

Zipper-lock bags

Daypack for camera equipment

Sundries and toiletries that may be difficult to find en route

Copies of your travel documents that should be secured in the safe in your hotel room while traveling

Upon Arrival...

Air Conditioning

All the hotels and motor coaches used on this tour are air-conditioned for your comfort. European air conditioning in hotels should be considered as a climate-control system; most have three settings for the fan, plus a "cool" setting. Very few of the European systems actually have a temperature setting. In general, the amount of cool air that is produced from a European air-conditioning system may be less than what you may have in your own home.

Currency and Exchange Rates

The official currency in Italy is the Euro. In Italy, travelers’ checks are becoming increasingly unpopular. Most reputable establishments will accept major credit cards. The Automatic Teller Machines (ATM's) in Italy are known as Bancomats, and they are widespread. Using a credit card, or even better, a debit card or your local bank ATM card, is very easy. If you are unsure about the compatibility or the banking systems, contact the bank or institution that issued your card. The Bancomat will dispense Euro. Many banks are now charging large fees of 2.5% to 4% for cash advances on credit cards which negates any advantage of using the Bancomat in the first place. We advise that you use your regular ATM card and simply withdraw money from your account just as you would do at your local bank.

To obtain the most current exchange rates for all national currencies, you may want to check your local newspaper or log on to the website, oanda.com, by clicking here.

Customs and Tax-Free Shopping

You should familiarize yourself with Italy’s specific required customs declarations before you travel. In general, you are not permitted to bring live plants, fresh fruits and other produce items into most countries. You may find additional information by visiting VisaHQ.com by clicking here.

If you are a U.S. resident who will be returning to the U.S. at the end of the tour, you are entitled to a duty-free exemption based on the total value of merchandise purchase abroad, as long as you physically bring them with you. There are limits to the amount of alcohol that can be a part of this exemption. Certain restrictions apply to unaccompanied goods mailed from abroad to the U.S. Please call your local customs office or consult the U.S. government's customs regulations as contained in their publication entitled Know Before You Go.

If you are a resident of another country traveling internationally, please refer to your own country’s rules and regulations regarding customs and duty-free shopping to ensure compliance upon your return.

Many countries levy Value Added Taxes (VAT) on consumer goods and services. (The tax rate may be higher for luxury items and lower for basic goods.) As a rule, if you are not a resident of the country (or of the country’s intergovernmental economic community, e.g., the European Union) in which the purchase is made, you may be entitled to a VAT refund and should inquire about the refund policy where you shop.

Electrical Current

The electrical current in Italy is 230 V, 50 Hz, AC. If your electrical devices do not conform to this standard, you may need to bring the appropriate converters and adapters.

Internet Access

Complimentary basic Internet where available in hotel rooms; service levels are not guaranteed.

Time Zones

Italy is 1 hour ahead of Coordinated Universal Time (or Greenwich Mean Time). From late March through October, Italy switches to Daylight Savings Time and is 2 hours ahead. To determine current time in major cities around the world, we suggest you log on to the website, timeanddate.com, by clicking here.

Elevation

The maximum elevation on this tour is approximately 1,300 ft (396 m).

Weather

The weather in Italy is temperate and unpredictable. Generally, April through June average high temperatures range from 64 to 79°F (18 to 26°C), July through September, 78 to 85°F (26 to 29°C), though temperatures are frequently over 90°F (32°C) in summer, and October through December, 56 to 71°F (13 to 22°C). Rain falls seasonally in Rome, where summers are dryer than winters. Capri and the Amalfi Coast experience more rain though summers also tend to be drier.

To read about current weather conditions, we suggest you log on to the Internet website, noaa.gov, by clicking here.

Average Temperature

Rome, Italy

Sorrento/Positano, Italy

Month

Hi/Lo ºF

Hi/Lo ºC

Hi/Lo ºF

Hi/Lo ºC

January

55 / 38

13 / 3

54 / 38

12 / 3

February

56 / 39

13 / 4

55 / 39

13 / 4

March

59 / 42

15 / 6

59 / 42

15 / 6

April

64 / 46

48 / 8

64 / 46

18 / 8

May

71 / 53

22 / 12

72 / 53

22 / 12

June

78 / 60

26 / 16

79 / 60

26 / 16

July

83 / 64

28 / 18

84 / 64

29 / 18

August

83 / 65

28 / 18

85 / 64

29 / 18

September

78 / 60

26 / 16

79 / 59

26 / 15

October

71 / 53

22 / 12

71 / 52

22 / 11

November

63 / 46

17 / 8

62 / 45

17 / 7

December

57 / 41

14 / 5

56 / 41

13 / 5

Average Rainfall

Rome, Italy

Sorrento/Positano, Italy

Month

Hi/Lo ºF

Hi/Lo ºC

Hi/Lo ºF

Hi/Lo ºC

January

3.2

81

4.1

104

February

3.0

76

3.9

99

March

2.6

66

3.4

86

April

2.2

56

3.0

76

May

1.3

33

2.0

51

June

0.6

15

1.3

33

July

0.6

15

1.0

25

August

1.3

33

1.6

41

September

2.7

69

3.2

81

October

3.7

94

5.1

130

November

4.4

112

6.4

163

December

3.5

89

4.8

122

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Guests choosing not to purchase Tauck’s Guest Protection will incur cancellation penalties per person as follows:

60 days or more before departure
$600.00 per person

59-8 days before departure
$900.00 per person

7-1 days before departure
$1500.00 per person

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Traveler Reviews - A Week in... Rome, the Amalfi Coast & Capri

CAPT G

La Dolce Vita

Overall Rating:

12345

Travel Date:June 2015

I've been traveling internationally for 20+ years on business and with my wife for pleasure. Except for several cruises it's all been self guided. For this reason we were a bit skeptical taking a tour to a place we have already visited 3 times. We were asked by family to accompany them on this vacation so we decided to go Tauck. Now we are hooked!

Most Memorable Moment:

From the cities we visited to the hotels and restaurants, we uncovered places we totally overlooked before. Each day was a memorable moment traveling from Rome to the the simply stunning Amalfi Coast. Our tour guide + all of our other guides were the best and it showed. We never had to worry, everything was meticulously planned & executed.

Would you recommend Tauck to a friend?Definitely

lrtravelers

Week in Rome, Amalfi Coast & Capri

Overall Rating:

12345

Travel Date:May 2015

Wonderful trip!We have been on numerous Tauck trips,and our Tour Director was the best! All of our local guides were wonderful.
A negative experience:when we landed at JFK to change planes to board Alitalia ,we had to leave the airport & then reenter to Terminal 1& start process over again! Otherwise great trip!

Most Memorable Moment:

The Blue Grotto in Capri!

Would you recommend Tauck to a friend?Definitely

peloncita

Southern Italy Magic

Overall Rating:

12345

Travel Date:October 2014

A really magical trip. All of the elements were perfect. Terrific tour guide, Debi, wonderful local guides--knowledgeable and charismatic. Fellow passengers--I usually travel alone--it was so nice to be included in the meals and conversation. I cannot say enough about the kindness and generosity of the hotel staff. A lovely trip

Most Memorable Moment:

Capri. On the balcony of my hotel room. Staring at the Mediterranean. Lovely shared four course meals with congenial companions.

Would you recommend Tauck to a friend?Definitely

Ipswich

Week in Rome, Amalfi Coast and Capri

Overall Rating:

12345

Travel Date:October 2014

Our week in Rome, Amalfi Coast and Capri was so first-class! We had the perfect amount of everything...touring, free-time, educational talks, food, wine and wonderful fellow-travelers! The hotels were beyond expectation with spectacular views!
Our Tauck tour guide was the best!We never had to worry about any detail of the trip-it was done for us!

Most Memorable Moment:

Walking into our hotel room in Capri was breath-taking after a long (although wonderful) day of touring! Having a glass of wine on our balcony in total relaxation mode was perfect!

Would you recommend Tauck to a friend?Definitely

AStich

IT'S ALL ABOUT THE SCENERY

Overall Rating:

12345

Travel Date:October 2014

This was our second Tauck excursion and it definitely met the expected level of quality. The first trip was more historically inspired where as this trip was more about the scenery and the food. The Amalfi coast is spectacular and the views from our hotel in Positano were overwhelming.

Most Memorable Moment:

The private tour through the Vatican and the Sistine Chapel was definitely the highlight of the trip. Being able to view this without the enormous crowds was special.

Would you recommend Tauck to a friend?Definitely

cdc1196

Italy , Rome Amafa coast , Capri

Overall Rating:

12345

Travel Date:October 2014

Our trip was fantastic. We were in a small group and made allot of friends. Tauck truly does a 5 star trip. From day one ,once I put my bags out in the morning I did not see them till they were in my room at check in . The rooms were all great and the food was outstanding. If your looking for an enjoyable trip , trouble free
I would use Tauck.

Most Memorable Moment:

Our after hours private tour of the Vatican. With over 30,000 people going through the Vatican everyday , not having to deal with the crowds was a blessing. Our tour guide was friendly and knowledgeable.

Would you recommend Tauck to a friend?Definitely

Ianbraid

Rome, Amalfi Coast and Capri

Overall Rating:

12345

Travel Date:October 2014

Our convivial group enjoyed breathtaking scenery, a fulfilling, thoughtful and instructive itinerary under the impeccable guidance of our amiable tour director, Giorgio. Our accommodation, dining and travel arrangements were of highest standard and seven days of perfect weather rounded out this memorable tour.

Most Memorable Moment:

The drive from Capri to Anacapri in an open convertible taxi, along the narrow, cliff-face road was an exhilarating, fun-filled experience!

Would you recommend Tauck to a friend?Definitely

billandjudy

Whew......a lot of ups and downs

Overall Rating:

12345

Travel Date:October 2014

Overall, excellent! Tour director (Georgio) one of the best and this is our 6th Tauck trip. This tour is quite difficult in that it required a LOT of walking and many steps.
While we do understand, it should be noted in the write up that this tour may be too physically challenging for some.

Most Memorable Moment:

The trip along the Amalfi coast. Everyone should do this at least once!

Would you recommend Tauck to a friend?Definitely

JoanieM

Rome, Pompeii, Amalfi Coast and Capri, September 2014

Overall Rating:

12345

Travel Date:September 2014

First time with Tauck. Loved the trip, the sights, the accommodations, the meals, the expert guides and most of all our Tour Director Giorgio [Employee Name]. Everyone we came in contact with was welcoming and extremely helpful. We were so well taken care of down to the smallest detail! The fellow tour members are fabulous people!

Most Memorable Moment:

The guided tour of the Sistene Chapel and sharing meals with the fellow tour members.

Would you recommend Tauck to a friend?Definitely

erinmess

Rome / Sorrento / Amalfi Coast / Isle of Capri

Overall Rating:

12345

Travel Date:September 2014

It was amazing. From the minute we stepped off the plane & our ride was waiting for us right on thru for the next 10 days. Every hotel was 5 star plus, we didn't lift our luggage one time. Our tour director was efficient, professional, humorous and a sweetheart. The other travelers were a pleasure to spend a week with. Just an incredible trip

Most Memorable Moment:

Cannot define just one!

Would you recommend Tauck to a friend?Definitely

CPoitras

What a lovely, perfect week with Kristan, our tour director.

Overall Rating:

12345

Travel Date:September 2014

Had a very efficient week! Perfect accommodations. Very informative guides.
Everything was perfect!

Most Memorable Moment:

The visit of The Sistine Chapel. Capri's finest accommodations.
All the good intentions and special treats of Kristan!

Would you recommend Tauck to a friend?Definitely

Jane Carnazzo

Rome amlfi coast and Capri

Overall Rating:

12345

Travel Date:August 2014

Rome was as wonderful as always and the Hotel Majestic and the Regina Baglioni were the icing on the cake.
The island of Capri e Bella and we enjoyed the pool with the sunshine.
Even the rain could not dampen our spirit for adventure in Amalfi as we encountered a flooded church crypt. Lunch at mama's in Ravello gave us a luscious escape.

Most Memorable Moment:

Rooftop dinner in Rome with the city sparkling in front of us.
Sharing the pool at the quissisana hotel just with each other.

Would you recommend Tauck to a friend?Definitely

mscan

Rome and the Amalfi Coast, Capri

Overall Rating:

12345

Travel Date:August 2014

Our trip to Italy was a once in a lifetime experience. Our tour guide, Kristan Long did a marvelous job in escorting us from Rome, the Amalfi Coast, Ravello, Sorrento, Capri and then back to Rome. Kristan's narrative was very informative as well as the hand outs given during the tour. Local guides extremely informative.

Most Memorable Moment:

The highlight of the trip was our visit to the Vatican Museum as well as St. Peter's.

Would you recommend Tauck to a friend?Definitely

CGray

Andiamo!

Overall Rating:

12345

Travel Date:April 2014

This trip has something for everyone. If you are a history buff, art lover, foodie, nature enthusiasts or shopaholic you will not be disappointed, in fact, you will be thrilled. The scenery is spectacular, hotels amazing for view and decor, food to die for, and then, of course, there was a private tour of the Vatican Museum. WOW!

Most Memorable Moment:

The convertible ride along the Amalfi Coast was breathtaking as was the view from the hotels. You just want to have a glass of wine on your private balcony and capture the moment forever. When I closely eyes I can still go there!!

Would you recommend Tauck to a friend?Definitely

Take Me Back

Take me back to the Amalfi Coast

Overall Rating:

12345

Travel Date:April 2014

This trip was the best one we have ever taken. This was partly due to our fantastic tour director, Georgio and the beautiful places we visited. The hotels were "first class" as was the food. We experienced a couple of days of rain but things were planned so well that it really didn't matter. The tour guides were exceptional.

Most Memorable Moment:

This is a hard one as each day had it's moments but for me it was visiting Positano. The location of the hotel, the hotel itself and the town of Positano were unforgettable.

Would you recommend Tauck to a friend?Definitely

LBrannock

Another wonderful week with Tauck in Italy

Overall Rating:

12345

Travel Date:September 2013

As always Tauck takes care of every detail and makes traveling so easy. The local guides are the best and Tour Directors are always ready to address any special needs.

Most Memorable Moment:

The time spent in Capri was a highlight. The organized movement by convertible taxi was easy and fun.

Would you recommend Tauck to a friend?Definitely

RRubin

A Week in... Rome, the Amalfi Coast & Capri

Overall Rating:

12345

Travel Date:September 2013

From the hotels to the tours to the food, we always felt very well taken care of during our trip. It was a very memorable experience. Our tour guide, Giorgio, made the experience exceptional. He was knowledgable, engaging and thoroughly enjoyable.

Most Memorable Moment:

It's hard to pick one: the exquisite coastline of the Amalfi coast, pizza in Naples, the Quisisana Hotel in Capri, the magnificient Vatican/St Peter's Basillica. Too many to choose from

Would you recommend Tauck to a friend?Definitely

FAvillo

Rome and Amalfi coast

Overall Rating:

12345

Travel Date:September 2013

Hotels good; too many dinners in the hotels, we missed dining in more of the local towns we were visiting as they were the more memorable nights we had.
A lot of time was for "shopping" by the 3rd town; was a little much. We can shop in NYC if we wanted too.
Giorgio, our Tour director was tremendous. Funny, Organized.

Most Memorable Moment:

Pompeii tour and Sistine Chapel; Tour guides for both were excellent.

Would you recommend Tauck to a friend?Maybe

TAUCK RESPONSE

Thank you so much for your feedback. We are sorry some aspects of this trip fell below your expectations, but happy that you had some truly memorable moments. We will certainly look into your comments and take corrective ations where necessary. We thank you for your patronage and do hope you'll travel with us again.

-The Tauck Guest Relations Team

PDevine

Amazing trip of Southern Italy

Overall Rating:

12345

Travel Date:September 2013

First time tour person, I was hesitant about booking. The tour surpassed my expectations. Every detail was completely thought through by Tauck. I loved every aspect of the trip and made lifelong friends along the way. Our guide, Giorgio, was amazing. I will definitely book another Tauck tour.

Most Memorable Moment:

I don't know that there was one specific moment that was most memorable...everything was that good. The Island of Capri is breathtaking, and the friends I met made the trip incredibly special.

Would you recommend Tauck to a friend?Definitely

RConetta

See Naples (Amalfi & Capri) and die

Overall Rating:

12345

Travel Date:September 2013

Capri is a paradise. Must be one of the best places on Earth. Hotel was top notch. Our guide Giorgio was a perfect fit for this Mediterranean splendor. The hotel in Positano was also quite nice. Pizza in Naples was the best. Could go on and on. This trip is a must.

TAUCK RESPONSE

Thank you so much for sharing your experience. Glad you had a wonderful time.

-The Tauck Guest Relations Team

DRankin

Tauck Is Your Best Friend

Overall Rating:

12345

Travel Date:September 2013

Tauck enhanced the value of our tour! We had an absolutely marvelous experience on our Rome - Amalfi and Capri tour with Tauck. You don't realize the value you are getting for your dollar with Tauck unless you have traveled with another tour company. Everyone, especially your Tour Director, is working to ensure you truly enjoy your experience.

Most Memorable Moment:

Every day was a memorable moment but what was most important was the consideration that Tauck, and especially our Tour Director, gives to each of us throughout the tour to ensure that we heve to do nothing but enjoy the experiences of what we are seeing and doing. Everything is the best on a Tauck tour & that goes for the support.

Would you recommend Tauck to a friend?Definitely

LByars

A Fantastic Trip

Overall Rating:

12345

Travel Date:June 2013

I took this trip with my daughter Jill. It was a very special trip which is loaded with many memories for both of us for years to come. We met many nice people on the trip who we will never forget and some we will continue to see. We had a great tour guide Georgio who knew his area very well and did all to make this trip very special.

Most Memorable Moment:

Meeting my daughter Jill in JFK prior to our flight to Rome. We had been planning this trip for a year and finally meeting and flying to Rome together was a very special thrill. It was all exciting after arriving in Rome. The time we shared together in these very exciting places will be cherished for a lifetime.

Would you recommend Tauck to a friend?Definitely

TAUCK RESPONSE

We are thrilled to learn you and your daughter enjoyed your journey! We look forward to hosting you on many future trips with us.

-The Tauck Guest Relations Team

SMartin

A glorious week in Italia

Overall Rating:

12345

Travel Date:May 2013

My mom and i took a tour through Rome, up the Almalfi Coast and then to Capri. Simply amazing. Great hotels/locations. Very well organized and wonderful food selections. Hit all the spots i wanted on the tour and then gave good suggestions for other things to do. Tour guide (thanks Giorgio!)kept the whole crew entertained and engaged. Loved it

Most Memorable Moment:

Tauck got us a private tour of the Vatican and Sistine Chapel (only our group and one other Tauck Tour inside). My mom's the artist and im the accountant, but there will never be anything like it. Thanks to Tauck for arranging. This is not to diminish the beauty of the Almalfi Coast and Capri.

Would you recommend Tauck to a friend?Definitely

TAUCK RESPONSE

We are so please you and your mom enjoyed your journey and thank you for sharing your comments with us.

-The Tauck Guest Relations Team

KNoone

ITALY AMALFI COAST.

Overall Rating:

12345

Travel Date:May 2013

GENERALLY OVERALL IT WAS AN EXCELLENT TRIP .EACH DAY WAS SCHEDULED TO OFFER AN EXCELLENT VARIETY OF SCENARY AND INTERESTING INPUT FROM OUR GUIDES. THE CHOICE OF HOTELS WERE EXCELLENT ALSO SERVICE AND FOOD SERVED . I WOULD PREFER IF THE SINGLE BEDS WERE SPACED APART ,AS GETTING UP AT NIGHT AND A.M CAUSED DISRUPTION.

Most Memorable Moment:

THE AGAVI HOTEL IN POSITANO

Would you recommend Tauck to a friend?Definitely

PaulofCT

Vacation of our Dreams!

Overall Rating:

12345

Travel Date:April 2013

As our first Tauck tour, the Amalfi Coast Rome itinerary was the perfect choice as it combined the art and history of the Eternal City with the breathtaking scenery of the Amalfi Coast and Capri. Our guide, Giorgio, was superb and handled every detail. The hotels were top notch, group meals were fun and the itinerary allowed for ample free time.

Most Memorable Moment:

The Le Agave hotel built into the cliff with the panoramic view of the sparkling Mediterannean was one of the many highlights of the trip.

Would you recommend Tauck to a friend?Definitely

Flip

My week in Italy

Overall Rating:

12345

Travel Date:September 2012

It was my first trip to Italy and my first experience with a tour. I'm glad I chose Tauck for this experience because it was THE BEST and it makes me want to go again! Our Tour Director, Kristin did a fantastic job! She was efficient, thoughtful and alot of fun!and was so knowledgeable about the areas we were in. She was great!!

Most Memorable Moment:

There were so many but I think the thing that will be in my memory for years to come, was walking into St. Peter's Basilica..it was almost overwhelming. It was so beautiful and contained so many works of art, most especially Michaelangelo's "Pieta". And our guide for the day, Ricardo, just made it all come alive for us with his knowledge.

Would you recommend Tauck to a friend?Definitely

Robt

Robert's review of Tauck's Rome, The Amalfi Coast & Capril

Overall Rating:

12345

Travel Date:May 2012

We had a great time. This was our 5th Tauck trip and each one is better than the last.. We're already looking at our next trip with Tauck to the Scandanavian countries in 2013.

Most Memorable Moment:

The magnificent Amalfi coastline and the Isle of Capri.

Would you recommend Tauck to a friend?Definitely

Sarah H

Saving for our next trip to Europe

Overall Rating:

12345

Travel Date:April 2012

My husband and I knew we wanted to go to Italy for our honeymoon and since I am pretty much a Europe novice and husband a total Europe virgin, we didn't want to navigate such a big trip by ourselves. Going the tour route proved to be the best decision we made other than making Italy the destination and using Tauck made it high end!

Most Memorable Moment:

My favorite was Positano and the boat ride back to our hotel. Not only because of the sheer beauty of the cliffside town, but also we made friends with a local who was so friendly and interesting. We listened to his life stories about growing up in Positano which gave it such an authentic and organic feel to that part of the trip. Truly loved it.

Would you recommend Tauck to a friend?Definitely

TAUCK RESPONSE

We love hearing stories like this - about authentic experiences. Glad we could serve you and hope to see you again soon!

-The Tauck Guest Relations Team

Eleele

My last time with Tauck...for now...

Overall Rating:

12345

Travel Date:April 2012

The trip was dissapointed to say the least...frankly, the best part of the trip was Pompeii and the rest was okay but not worth the money and time.The Amalfi and Capri was too much past its prime and nothing to write about. The hotels were just average and again spending two nights in Capri was wasting time.

Most Memorable Moment:

Pompeii only. I will not go on another Tauck tour...for now.

Would you recommend Tauck to a friend?No

TAUCK RESPONSE

We thank you for and appreciate your frank feedback regarding your trip. We are remiss that you found the overall experience disappointing, and one of our members in Guest Relations will reach out to you shortly to discuss your feedback further. We pride ourselves on exceeding guests’ expectations in all aspects of their journey experience and we care very much about your complete satisfaction with Tauck. Please know that we share in your disappointment and hope to have the privilege of speaking with you soon.

-The Tauck Guest Relations Team

LizZ

Awesome trip

Overall Rating:

12345

Travel Date:April 2012

We had a fabulous trip to Rome and the Amalfi Coast. Our tour guide, Giorgio, was the best. He was extremely knowledgable and very funny. We laughed a lot, met wonderful people, had fabulous weather, saw the most beautiful places, and learned so much from all the tour guides. Everything including the accommodations, exceeded our expectations!

Most Memorable Moment:

Honestly, everything!

Would you recommend Tauck to a friend?Definitely

John W

My NEW appreciation of OLD!

Overall Rating:

12345

Travel Date:April 2012

Just returned from our first tour of Italy and it couldn't have been better. Planes, trains, boats, and motorcoaches delivered our group of 25 seamlessly between all the highlights of central Italy. Each hotel was unique and five-star, but what took this trip to the next level was our tour director. So well read and entertaining! Loved it *****

Most Memorable Moment:

Pompeii and the Vatican were amazing, but driving Amalfi coastline and then seeing it again by boat from the Mediterranean was definately the highlight. Can't wait to go again!!

Would you recommend Tauck to a friend?Definitely

Glenn Camp

Poor weather - EVERYTHING ELSE GREAT

Overall Rating:

12345

Travel Date:April 2012

From our arrival in Rome until we left for Florence on a week on our own, Tauck, and most importantly Giorgio, our tour director, took wonderful care of us at every turn. Transport to and from our hotels was excellent. The hotels were exceptional - Le Agavi needs some updating, but the location is superb. The others exemplary. Tour excellent.

Most Memorable Moment:

Capri, St. Peters, and Sistine Chapel were all memorable moments. Great tour director and the individual guides were all exceptional too.

Would you recommend Tauck to a friend?Definitely

franmce@comcast.net

A week in Rome, the Amalfi Coast and Capri

Overall Rating:

12345

Travel Date:April 2012

Wonderful. Tour guy fabulous. Rained EVERY day. More meals on economy. Hotel meals (except breakfast) not so great. Should advise how to VAT materials bought. Airport told me to go to H in terminal (2 told this) Missed out on $75 because I would not go back once at terminal. Love travelling with you and going to Scotland in August with son.

Most Memorable Moment:

Loved the private tour at Sistine Chapel. Loved our first meal together at a wonderful Italian restaurant. Enjoyed talk in Capri with professor. Met wonderful group of people and our Guide was fantastic. Tauck never disappoints and this is my fifth or sixth trip with you. Thank you.

Would you recommend Tauck to a friend?Definitely

slowcc

Capri, Almalti Coast & Rome.

Overall Rating:

12345

Travel Date:June 2011

We absolutley loved this trip. The architect of the buildings were absolutely beautiful. The people were friendly & helpful in finding our way around. The history & beauty of this country are beyond any words we can describe. This is a country not to be missed if traveling abroad. There is so much to see in all of Italy.

Most Memorable Moment:

The Vatican & the Sistine Chapel

Would you recommend Tauck to a friend?Definitely

PhilandSally

Like a Dream! 😊

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Travel Date:May 2011

We had to miss this portion of the Classic Italy trip a few years ago due to a death in our family, so we decided to take this - even better! - trip. Everything was amazing, especially the addition of Capri to what we would have enjoyed on the first trip.

Most Memorable Moment:

Without a doubt, visiting Anacapri and the Villa San Michele on a spectacular spring day! We felt like we owned the place, but then we realized that we we'd slipped into heaven for a brief visit.

Would you recommend Tauck to a friend?Definitely

Packing Tips

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When packing for your trip to Italy, it is important to keep in mind the time of year you are traveling and the current weather conditions for that time. The weather in Italy is temperate and unpredictable. Your journey is designed with leisure in mind. Dress for comfort and convenience with a wardrobe that is adaptable and allows for layering. Generally, during the day, casual, comfortable, cotton clothing is recommended. Cool weather at higher elevations or at night will require warmer, layered clothing.

In Europe, especially in finer restaurants, it is generally customary to dress somewhat formally. Slacks or a dress for women and a jacket for men are acceptable dining attire. It is advisable to avoid wearing jeans, sneakers or shorts for dinner. You may also wish to dress up a bit for the welcome reception and the farewell dinner, but by all means be comfortable.

Most Catholic churches in Italy require that your knees and shoulders be covered when you enter, even during the hot days of summer. This is particularly important when you visit St. Peter's Basilica in the Vatican, where shorts, tank tops and other off-the-shoulder tops are not allowed.

You will find a hair dryer located in your hotel guest room. By law in Italy, irons and ironing boards are not made available to guests at hotels. Valet laundry and dry cleaning services are also available for a fee.

We recommend that you pack an adequate supply of your prescription medication in its original container to last through your entire journey, together with a copy of your doctor’s prescription or a letter from your health-care provider on office stationery explaining that the medication has been prescribed for you, a list of the generic names of your medication, your travel documents and a change of clothing in your carry-on bag to avoid any inconvenience in the event that your flight or luggage is delayed.

Following is a list of recommended items to pack for your trip to Italy:

Casual daytime wear – shorts, slacks, long and short-sleeved shirts

An optional jacket and tie for men

Casually elegant evening wear for ladies

Sunglasses, sunscreen, hat

Swimwear

Gym wear

A light sweater or jacket for higher elevations or a breezy night

Binoculars (7x50 preferably)

Insect repellent

Camera, lenses, batteries, memory cards and/or plenty of film

Lightweight, comfortable, sturdy walking shoes that have already been broken-in

Battery-operated travel alarm clock

Rain poncho and collapsible umbrella

Zipper-lock bags

Daypack for camera equipment

Sundries and toiletries that may be difficult to find en route

Copies of your travel documents that should be secured in the safe in your hotel room while traveling

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